Vehicle recall 21V852000 · November 3, 2021
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.
- Consequence
- An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V852000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 48Q7
- Owner notification
- November 5, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen ID.4 (2021): 2021
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